Political Quotes

Jimmy Carter

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Jimmy Earl Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from January 20, 1977, to January 20, 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the office of Governor of Georgia from January 12, 1971, to July 1, 1975. During his presidency, Carter focused on human rights, energy conservation, and the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. His administration also faced significant challenges, including the Iran Hostage Crisis and economic difficulties marked by inflation and unemployment.

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Oct 14, 1980

As long as I am President, you will never see income from social security taxed.

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Oct 14, 1980

I've had two goals in mind, as your President and as their President: first of all, to protect the integrity and the principles and the interests of our own country.

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Oct 14, 1980

Citizens can be confident that a complaint filed under this system will receive fair and serious attention throughout the process.

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Oct 14, 1980

I want to see a tremendous Democratic victory in Massachusetts and throughout the Nation on November the 4th.

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Oct 14, 1980

The office of President is one that's revered by the American people.

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Oct 14, 1980

I think now, at least from the public opinion polls published, he seems to be sliding down.

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Oct 14, 1980

This legislation helps to ensure that the organizational structure of the Federal courts will reflect the needs and conditions of the areas they serve.

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Oct 14, 1980

My election can be in your hands, and what you decide the next few hours about the degree of your commitment-to raise money, you finance it; to designate workers, you do it; to lead those workers, you do it.

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Oct 14, 1980

Peace is not an accident. It has to be won every day, against all the forces that would gamble with the fate of the world.

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Oct 14, 1980

I remember growing up during the Depression years in Georgia.

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Oct 14, 1980

Nothing in this Order shall be construed to limit, delay, or prohibit any agency action which is essential for the protection of public health or safety, for national security, or for the maintenance or rehabilitation of environmental…

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Oct 14, 1980

I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 7665, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 1980.

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Oct 14, 1980

There is a lot at stake in this election: minimum wage, we've improved it greatly; unemployment compensation, the Congress is now extending it an additional period of time to protect families whose incomes are in danger.

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Oct 14, 1980

I am pleased to sign into law S. 1873, the Judicial Councils Reform and Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980.

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Oct 14, 1980

Ours is a nation of sound beliefs and a sure and certain future.

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Oct 14, 1980

I want to talk to you seriously tonight about a matter that's serious to you.

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Oct 14, 1980

I represent you in trying to shape a better life for Americans.

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Oct 14, 1980

I cannot sign this bill without noting the impact the old Fifth Circuit has had on this Nation.

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Oct 14, 1980

I'm deeply grateful to Senator Kennedy for the warm words of support.

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Oct 14, 1980

Judicial independence—the freedom of judges to interpret and apply the law without favor or fear of retribution—is amply safeguarded by this legislation.

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